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Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. Where they touched down

Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. Where they touched down

The number of tornadoes out of severe thunderstorms and a possible derecho that struck Central and Southwest Ohio on Aug. 11 is growing again.
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Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. See where they hit

Ohio tornado total in Aug. 11 derecho rises again. See where they hit

The number of tornadoes out of severe thunderstorms and a possible derecho that struck Central and Southwest Ohio on Aug. 11 is growing again.
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Teen shot at after holding man hostage, stealing his car, police say

Teen shot at after holding man hostage, stealing his car, police say

The 16-year-old is in police custody after the odd series of events that started when they tried to arrest him on suspicion of burglary.
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Ohio high school football scores for Week 2 in Columbus area

Ohio high school football scores for Week 2 in Columbus area

It's Week 2 of Ohio high school football in the Columbus area. Here are OHSAA final scores.
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Columbus venues host tributes to honor Dolly Parton

Columbus venues host tributes to honor Dolly Parton

Even an upcoming showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is planning a tribute to Dolly and its own star, the late Tim Curry.
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What would you pay to avoid the I-70/I-71 commute in Columbus? | Getting There

What would you pay to avoid the I-70/I-71 commute in Columbus? | Getting There

How much is avoiding a problem roadway on your commute worth to you? A recent study found the highest amounts drivers in Ohio's '3C' cities would pay.
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Ever wonder what that big building in New Albany is? Watch this video for the answer

Ever wonder what that big building in New Albany is? Watch this video for the answer

Dispatch photojournalist Doral Chenoweth and former reporter Maria DeVito walk through (almost) every data center, warehouse and factory in New Albany.
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What is Ohio's fittest city? New ranking reveals the answer

What is Ohio's fittest city? New ranking reveals the answer

Which Ohio city ranked highest for health and fitness? See how Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo compared.
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Grandview Crossing to expand after Franklin County sells land for $1.12M

Grandview Crossing to expand after Franklin County sells land for $1.12M

Franklin County sold about five acres of land off Dublin Road/U.S. 33 to Grandview Crossing for construction of 300 additional apartment units.
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Kindergarten is the 'new first grade.' New Ohio gets it right. I should know | Letter

Kindergarten is the 'new first grade.' New Ohio gets it right. I should know | Letter

Letter: Younger kids won't be damaged by one more year of preschool.
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Former Ohio State football walk-on sentenced for assault on girlfriend

Former Ohio State football walk-on sentenced for assault on girlfriend

Michael Roen McCullough, 26, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault in connection with an August 2025 incident involving his then-girlfriend.
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Woman sentenced for hitting, killing man who chased her after crash

Woman sentenced for hitting, killing man who chased her after crash

Danielle Henry, 35, pleaded guilty in connection to Ibrahim Diakite's October 2025 death. Henry struck and dragged Diakite with her car after a minor crash.